Government expands aid to workers, businesses hit by Omicron restrictions
The new policy loosens eligibility for Worker Lockdown Benefit through to Feb. 12
- By: Laura Osman, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2021 December 23, 2021
- 14:48
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U.S. economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate
The United States annualized GDP growth, at 2.3% in Q3, was better than the original estimate of 2.1%
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- December 22, 2021 December 22, 2021
- 10:14
From the Regulators
With marching orders, federal housing minister looks to tamp down on investment homes
The government will draw a line between mom and pop-style landlords and large real estate trusts that own hundreds of units
- By: Jordan Press
- December 21, 2021 December 21, 2021
- 16:19
Industry News
Canaccord expanding U.S. capital markets biz with Sawaya buy
Canaccord's U.S. capital markets business has been expanding since 2019 and is a "growing" revenue contributor
- By: IE Staff
- December 21, 2021 December 21, 2021
- 14:56
Industry News
Rep fined almost $1M for misappropriating client funds
The MFDA also issued a permanent ban to the former branch manager in Alberta
- By: Mark Burgess
- December 21, 2021 December 21, 2021
- 14:51
Industry News
Don’t let FOMO from social media affect your investing decisions, experts say
While not a new phenomenon, "social media puts FOMO on steroids,'' Neil Gross says
- By: Leah Golob
- December 21, 2021 December 21, 2021
- 14:39
FSRA publishes final proposal on unfair, deceptive acts in insurance
The new rule will come into force following ministerial approval
- By: IE Staff
- December 21, 2021 December 21, 2021
- 14:14
Ontario should hit pause on new CMA: C.D. Howe
Proposed legislation doesn't keep up with a changing securities landscape, the think tank argues
- By: Mark Burgess
- December 21, 2021 December 21, 2021
- 12:35
Research and Markets
Retail sales up in October but economist warns omicron pullback likely on horizon
The 1.6% increase in retail sales in October beat estimates of 1%
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 21, 2021 December 21, 2021
- 12:27
Industry News
Business owners worry about paying off Covid debt
CFIB calls for further support from federal government
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- December 20, 2021 December 20, 2021
- 16:14
Industry News
Liberal tax promise tracker, updated
Find out the status of the proposals that matter to your clients
- By: Melissa Shin
- December 20, 2021 December 20, 2021
- 15:15
Research and Markets
Housing affordability hits worst level in three decades, RBC says
‘Grim’ outlook for buyers as higher interest rates will add to costs
- By: Mark Burgess
- December 20, 2021 December 20, 2021
- 15:05
Shortening Canada’s settlement cycle … again
Opinion: The beneficial change will require coordinated industry efforts
- By: Jack Rando
- December 20, 2021 December 20, 2021
- 15:00
Canada, U.S. stock markets rebound on Friday
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 17:05
FSB flags repo market’s risk to global system
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:49
U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:27
Lawyer sanctioned in fake GIC scheme
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 14:47
High court declines to hear Ponzi insurance case
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 12:49
Pair ran massive market manipulation scheme: SEC
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 15:24
CFA Society Toronto announces undergrad awards
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
- By: IE Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:43
Strategizing for clients with multiple retirement accounts
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 09:22
AI shaping performance in four insurance subsectors: report
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 08:00
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Industry moves: John MacIntyre named chair of TD Bank
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 4, 2025 August 1, 2025
- 00:33
Product roundup: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00